Well, I guess I can *officially* post here!
I'm getting back into cycling after 40+ years. Currently riding a 'fitness' bike and gradually working on my mileage, but I'm getting to the point where I think a proper road bike would be beneficial - especially with the ability to change hand positions, as I have carpal tunnel syndrome. (I have more than that, but not looking for pity!) So, in two days, I'm going to look at a private seller Trek (2014 model.)
Componentry certainly has changed a bit! I wish they had carbon fiber and ultra lightweight components back when I was younger. They would have helped a great deal during those interval sprints, trying to outrun the Velociraptors! :-)